Moringa oleifera seed as a natural coagulant to treat low-turbidity water by in-line filtration

Ribeiro, João Vitor Mariano [UNESP]; Andrade, Priscila Vega [UNESP]; Dos Reis, Adriano Gonçalves [UNESP]

Moringa oleifera seed as a natural coagulant to treat low-turbidity water by in-line filtration

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S1980-993X2019000600301.pdf (418.76 KB)

Data

2019-01-01

Autores

Ribeiro, João Vitor Mariano

Andrade, Priscila Vega

Dos Reis, Adriano Gonçalves

Tipo

Artigo

Direito de acesso

Acesso aberto

Resumo

This study evaluated the use of Moringa oleifera (MO) seed as a natural coagulant for the removal of turbidity and apparent color in the water treatment with low initial turbidity through the in-line filtration technique. The morphology and surface charge were investigated by characterization techniques such as optical microscopy, laser particle size, and zeta potential. The cationic proteins of the MO seed were extracted in aqueous solution. The jar test showed the potability standards for turbidity and apparent color were reached in the pH range from 4.0 to 8.5 and dosages ≥ 5 mg L-1 of MO. The dominant coagulation mechanism is adsorption and charge neutralization. This study showed that treating low-turbidity water with MO seed by the in-line filtration technique is possible.